Moroccan baked Rghaifs with seasoned Kofta (ground beef)

These savoury-filled and baked Rghaifs make a nice starter when shaped in 10 cm squares but can make a meal if served slightly bigger.

Stuffed Rghaifs with ground meat are served for a lunch of an afternoon snack along with a hot glass of Moroccan tea.

A few Rghaifs with kefta and a couple with tomato and onions (recipe coming)

Now the post is about the Rghaifs but you can make Msemmens or Mlaouis filled with the same mix. You will just have to pan-fry them instead of baking them. Stuffed Rghaifs turn our better when the dough is without yeast

The reason why Rghaifs are easy to handle with such filling is because you don't have to flatten them thin as for Msemmen. So the risk if pricking them is very limited. Tadaaa..But there are people who do this so well that get them neat even as Msemmen..

Individual portions of Rghaifs with kefta. Crispy outer layer and soft layers in between with a meaty filling

This Moroccan stuffed pancake or laminated bread is freezer-friendly after baking. Just put them back in a hot oven (without thawing) and you'll have them back to their glory.

Before we start with the recipe, I have to warn on the fact that all fillings for Rghaifs, Msemmens and Mlaouis should be left to cool and squeezed or reduced from any excess of liquid in order not to damage the dough.

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I'm Nada, a London-based Moroccan food expert. I am a mother of two little boys who keeps my hands full. I lived in different places and that made me realize how I miss Moroccan food. I moved to write extensively about it and I hope you will enjoy reading my posts and trying my family recipes as much as I enjoy writing them. You can also find me at tasteofmaroc.com where I publish authentic recipes and write about some cultural aspects of the Moroccan society.

About Me

I'm Nada, a London-based Moroccan food expert. I am a mother of two little boys who keeps my hands full. I lived in different places and that made me realize how I miss Moroccan food. I moved to write extensively about it and I hope you will enjoy reading my posts and trying my family recipes as much as I enjoy writing them. You can also find me at tasteofmaroc.com where I publish authentic recipes and write about some cultural aspects of the Moroccan society.